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Neil Critchley has been named the new head coach of Hearts.

Hearts appoint Critchley as new boss as contract details revealed

Sir Alex Ferguson is not understood to hold any acrimony over the role cut.

Sir Alex Ferguson's Man Utd role axed as part of cost-cutting measures

Scotland prepare for the clash with Portugal.

'I didn't know': Clarke caught off-guard by next Scotland milestone

Richie Gray's move to Toyota Verblitz has been confirmed.

Gray's move to Japan confirmed as Toyota Verblitz announce transfer

Experienced second row will leave Warriors at end of November

Van der Merwe's big decision and Scottish Rugby's dilemma

Should Murrayfield hierarchy pull out all stops to keep record try-scorer in Scotland?

Celtic were humbled 7-1 in their last Champions League outing against Dortmund.

Celtic warned over 'failure' as Stubbs takes aim at tactics

Rodgers told play-off round of Champions League should be benchmark

Inside Critchley's first Hearts day and what the analytics revealed Matthew Elder

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'It's obvious' - Ex-Rangers star lifts lid on potential Ibrox return

The Rangers title winner lifted the lid on a potential return to Ibrox.

Clarke lifts lid on mood in embattled Scotland camp

Confidence not an issue for Scots despite recent run of results

Scotland face Portugal at Hampden Park on Tuesday. Cr: SNS Group.

Scotland vs Portugal: Here are the nation's full head to head record

Scotland welcome Portugal to Hampden Park on Tuesday. Cr: SNS Group.

Scotland predicted XI vs Portugal: Clarke to make one change for clash

Scotland face Portugal at Hampden on Tuesday. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

What channel is Scotland v Portugal? TV and live stream plus team news

Scot Gemmill's Scots lost out in Kazakhstan.

Scotland Under-21s suffer agonising Euro 2025 exit

Football

Scotland midfielder Lewis Ferguson looks on from the Bologna bench prior to the Serie A match against Atalanta at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara on September 28, 2024. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Lewis Ferguson sets Bologna comeback timeline and discusses EPL move

Scotland midfielder nearing return from long-term injury

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Danny Wilson has signed a short-term deal at Livingston.

Wilson back in Scottish football after emergency signing

Who will replace Gareth Southgate as England manager? Cr: Getty Images.

Next England manager odds: Odds drop on EPL boss following reports

Hundreds gather at SPFL ground as Cristiano Ronaldo causes stir Matthew Elder

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Neraysho Kasanwirjo is on a season-long loan at Rangers.

'Who knows': Kasanwirjo shines with assists before speaking on future

Roberto Martinez hailed his sides recent performances. Cr: SNS Group.

Scotland fired warning as boss tips ace to make Hampden impact

Chris Hogg played for Inverness and Hibs in Scotland.

Hogg in temporary charge of Bristol City after death of manager's son

Che Adams has scored four times for Torino this season.

'Huge bonus to nation': Adams lifts lid on step into unknown in Italy

Billy Gilmour tries to get to grips with Luka Modric as Scotland fell to their latest defeat, this time against Croatia on Saturday (Photo by Srdjan Stevanovic/Getty Images)

All hail Steve Clarke's winless wonders - Scotland's deep contradiction

Neil Critchley's most recent job was at Blackpool.

Hearts close in on Critchley: Likely assistant, formation, past career

Captain Josh Doig sinks to his knees after Scotland Under-21s' 2-0 defeat by Belgium.

Scotland's kids can't feel down despite grim reality of pecking order

Rugby Union

Andy Onyeama-Christie of Saracens is carried off after being injured during the Gallagher Premiership match against Harlequins.

Scotland autumn injury blow: ‘I think it’s a fracture-dislocation’

Edinburgh captain Grant Gilchrist celebrates after the win over the DHL Stormers at Hive Stadium.

Muncaster excels and Gregor Townsend can't fail to have been impressed

Alex Craig won his first Scotland caps in three years on the summer tour.

Craig to Glasgow link as club confirm they want to replace Richie Gray

Edinburgh's Duhan van der Merwe in action against the Stormers.

Edinburgh address Van der Merwe future amid La Rochelle link

Edinburgh's Ben Muncaster runs through for his first try against DHL Stormers.

Edinburgh snap losing run in style as Everitt has say on character

Stuart Hogg helped Montpellier to a big win over Vannes.

Hogg's return helps Montpellier land crucial win in Top 14

Finn Russell scores a try for Bath during their big win over Gloucester.

Russell scores classy try as Bath sizzle in dramatic derby

Golf

The view of the course at Machrihanish.

Why new Scottish golf courses are being built as some old ones close

St Andrews Links Clubhouse (Piuc: Mark Alexander)

St Andrews Links Clubhouse major expansion plans unveiled

There will be a marquee women's event at Western Gailes.

Exclusive Men-only club to stage top Scottish women's event for the first time

Musselburgh Golf Club has hosted Regional and Final Qualifying for The Open

Exclusive Scottish golf club votes for £100 levy to deal with 'cash flow issue'

Other Sport

The World Mixed Curling Championship is taking place in Aberdeen.

World Mixed Curling Championship 2024: Results, format, how to watch

Judy Murray is one of the many famous faces who love pickleball.

Where Can I Play Pickleball in Scotland: Locations, rules, history

Emirates Airlines staff members hold the ICC women's T20 World Cup trophy.

Scotland at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup: Fixtures, results, watch

Richard Leyton celebrates 20 years of parkrun with Pollok parkrunners and volunteers

Parkrun celebrates 20th birthday where it all began in Scotland

Want to run the Commonwealth Games? Search begins for leadership team

The bitter rivalry between CM Punk and Drew McIntyre reaches boiling point, as the pair square off inside the Hell in a Cell structure at WWE Bad Blood 2024.

Explainer WWE Bad Blood: How to watch the latest WWE event on TV and online

This is the game set to overtake tennis in Scotland by 2030

Sport Opinion

The Scotland players are left dejected after their seemingly late equaliser was chalked off for a marginal offside call.

Scotland's pain game goes on -team turns dreaded trait into art form

Glasgow Warriors have shown their relentlessness in finding the tryline.

Edinburgh must emerge from sad mess - but Warriors have issues too

Why under-fire Bob MacIntyre needs to keep being himself

According to the US Sports & Fitness Industry Association, pickleball was the fastest-growing sport in America for the third year in a row in 2022 (Picture: Michael M. Santiago)

As Scotland goes pickleball crazy, a new challenge emerges for Murray Scotsman comment

Helen Nelson on the attack for Scotland during the win over Italy in WXV2 in Cape Town. (Photo: Getty Images)

South Africa’s rugby-mad culture and why Scotland can tap into it via WXV 2

Euan Walker shows off the cow bell trophy after landing his weekend win in the Swiss Challenge at Golf Saint Apollinaire in Folgensbourg, France. Picture: Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images.

Why it's time for the golfing Gods to shine on Scotland's patient golfer

More Scotsman sport

Callum McGregor celebrates his goal against Croatia at Hampden Park during Euro 2020. Cr: SNS Group.

When did Scotland last beat Croatia? Head to head, last 5 results

Here's how we expect Scotland to line-up against Croatia in Zagreb this Saturday. Cr: SNS Group.

Scotland starting XI vs Croatia: Clarke forced into 5 changes

Steve Clarke speaks to the media after Scotland's 2-1 defeat by Croatia in Zagreb.

Clarke vows fortunes will change after sore loss and hails Doak

How the Scotland players rated in Croatia - with clear star man

Two 9/10s and a machine: How Celtic's players have rated so far

Topi Keskinen has been in excellent form for Aberdeen this season.

Keskinen reveals reasons behind bizarre Wayne Rooney-fishing tattoo

Two 8s but an unfortunate 1/10: How Rangers players have rated so far

Hearts chief executive Andrew McKinlay, centre, and the Hearts board will now assess their options.

Hearts take stock after Hogmo abrupt twist as new name enters frame

Nicky Devlin, left, is in the Scotland squad for the first time.

Devlin pens new Aberdeen deal on back of Scotland call-up

Huw Jones breaks through to score his first try of the night.

How Glasgow Warriors left the pyrotechnics in box in win over Zebre

Ben Muncaster has been backed to bring more energy to the Edinburgh team.

Edinburgh Rugby's scars remain despite having shot at redemption

Scotland's Dire Mebude and Belgium's Zeno van den Bosch have a heated exchange at Tynecastle.

Scotland Under-21s' damp Tynie squib as Euros dream hangs by a thread

Scotland head coach Steve Clarke takes his team to Zagreb.

Clarke weighs in Scotland TV furore and admits what is 'horrible'

Scotland and their manager Steve Clarke have much to ponder ahead of facing Croatia.

Scotland have become a fringe event on YouTube - but context is needed

Talks between Per Mathias Hogmo and Hearts have stalled

Major twist in Hearts managerial hunt as Hogmo talks stall

Stuart Hogg will start at full-back for Montpellier against Vannes.

Stuart Hogg returns but Blair Kinghorn left out as teams named

Ben Healy has been left out of the Edinburgh team to play the Stormers.

Healy axed by Edinburgh after 'directionless' attacking show v Lions

Peter Cormack won silverware with Liverpool.

'Classy' Scotland midfielder Cormack dies at 78

Hearts chief executive Andrew McKinlay.

Hearts move closer to landing next manager as duo emerge as candidates